Two Chicago papers to merge
Two Chicago area newspapers will be merged together in an attempt to restore profitability. The Daily Southtown will be merged…
2007
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Frank & Earnest, B.C. stay, Cathy out
The Pueblo Chieftan wanted to make their crossword puzzle and so one comic must go. The chopping block included Frank…
Richard Thompson to speak at Writers’ Center
I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, but Richard Thompson, Cul de Sac creator, notes on his blog…
Schulz family members not happy with ‘depressed, cold and bitter’ biography (UPDATE)
Next week, a highly anticipated biography of Charles Schulz entitled “Schulz and Peanuts” will be released, but some members of…
Times Free Press to Hire New Editorial Cartoonist (UPDATED)
Dave Astor gives some additional details to the news regarding Bruce Plante’s move to the Tulsa World. According the Dave,…
Richard Thompson on how he comes up with his cartoons
Cul de Sac creator Richard Thompson created a visual depiction of how he comes up with his ideas.
Rob Harrell releases new Big Top collection; gets second solo show
Just got an email from Rob Harrell who tells me that he’s self-publishing a second collection of his Big Top…
‘Race baiting’ Stantis cartoon riles black community; calls for firing
A Scott Stantis cartoon that was not approved for print was accidently posted on the web last Tuesday angering members…
Bruce Plante takes Tulsa World opening
Chattanooga Times editorial cartoonist Bruce Plante will be leaving the paper to go to Tulsa Oklahoma to be the new…
Daily Cartoonist at 2 Years; Status Report
Today marks The Daily Cartoonist’s 2nd years of operation. Last year’s announcement of it’s first “birthday” was all of two…
“She’s gone.”
(Click for larger view) Posted online by special permission of King Features Syndicate In what may be remembered as one…
Jeff Stahler responds to ‘Funky’ death
Jeff Stahler/ Columbus Dispatch/ UFS Used by permission Columbus Dispatch editorial cartoonist Jeff Stahler has timed the delivery of this…
Another cartoon character to die soon?
Discussion groups yesterday lit up with chatter about the possible death of For Better or For Worse character Jim (grandpa)…
Last minute changes of speakers for Festival of Cartoon Art
Over on Mike Rhode’s ComicsDC blog, he’s passing on information that this year’s Festival of Carton Art has added Paul…
The Norm to go mobile
Michael Jantze’s The Norm will soon be available on GoComic’s mobile line-up. The offerings include the comics, new weekly mobile…